#6A6145 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy olive sits in a dark, earthy space with strong yellow undertones. It brings a serious, understated mood to branding or web projects. Because it feels somewhat heavy, this shade shines best as a supporting accent rather than a primary background color. The hex code for this color is #6a6145. White text is highly readable over it, offering enough contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #6a6145
What is #6a6145 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a6145 is rgb(106, 97, 69), in HSL hsl(45, 21%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 35%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #6a6145?
#6a6145 functions effectively as an earthy anchor when paired with crisp cream or warm terracotta tones. For a more modern, professional look, combine it with deep charcoal to create a subtle, high-contrast effect that remains easy on the eyes.
Is #6a6145 readable on white or black?
#6a6145 has a 6.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.40:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.